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Living in Tedburn St Mary: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Tedburn St Mary is 35/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100. Tedburn St Mary places 6th of 9 in the EX6 postcode district.

Tedburn St Mary is a place of extremes: 95/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 92-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (95). Wider context for the surrounding area: EX6 postcode district.

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Tedburn St Mary scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
52.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 19 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Other theft 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Public order 2 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Six Acres 11 crimes
  2. 2 Oldridge View 4 crimes
  3. 3 Goldscross Hill 3 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 2.818 · PM2.5 5.043 · PM10 8.786 µg/m³
81
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area
1Good
  • Tedburn St Mary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Devon & Exeter Hospital (Wonford)7.4 mi
Torbay Hospital18 mi
Derriford Hospital28.9 mi
Hospital waitsRoyal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.7%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.6%
Nearest GP surgeryCheriton Bishop & Teign Valley Practice2.8 mi
GP capacity1,398 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
9
Full fibre (FTTP)75.8%
available across Teignbridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
6.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
6.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
85.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate44.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed44.8%Unemployed1.7%Retired44.1%Student1.8%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.1%Skilled & technical39.7%Routine & elementary23.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)14.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.6%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.9%
Home ownership83.3%
Among the most-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
28
Council tax Teignbridge · 2026-27
A £1,762
B £2,056
C £2,349
D £2,643
E £3,230
F £3,818
G £4,405
H £5,286
Energy South West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water South West Water
Average bill regional £600/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
6
Yeoford 3.6 mi
Crediton 3.7 mi
Newton St Cyres 5 mi
J31 M5 7.9 mi
J31 M5 8.2 mi
J30 M5 9.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Tedburn St Mary in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Pathfinder Village 34 1.7 mi away ⇄
Cheriton Bishop 35 2.7 mi away ⇄
Crediton 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Newton St Cyres 33 4.6 mi away ⇄
Sandford (Mid Devon) 39 5.3 mi away ⇄
Christow 36 5.6 mi away ⇄
Ide 45 5.7 mi away ⇄
Copplestone 33 6.1 mi away ⇄
Moretonhampstead 44 6.3 mi away ⇄
Brampford Speke 41 7.3 mi away ⇄
Exeter 64 7.4 mi away ⇄
Bow 42 7.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tedburn St Mary a nice place to live?

Tedburn St Mary has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Tedburn St Mary is 35/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Tedburn St Mary?

Tedburn St Mary is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 37 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tedburn St Mary?

Among the top-rated schools in Tedburn St Mary is Tedburn St Mary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Tedburn St Mary in total.

Tedburn St Mary in context

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Postcode districts in Tedburn St Mary

EX6 37 ⇄

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